Mammography Technologist

AdventHealth; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Killeen, Texas, where you can make a difference in patients' lives. This full-time role involves performing essential Mammography procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care, and contributing to a supportive community. You'll thrive in an environment that values your unique experiences and fosters professional growth. Be part of an organization focused on the well-being of its staff and patients, where you can extend the healing ministry and help uplift others. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited radiology program and MQSA training is required.
• Must have MRT and Mammography license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mammography procedures with independent judgment.
• Ensure patient identification and communicate professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and examination rooms.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Patient care

Imaging guidelines

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Accredited radiology program

MQSA training course certification

ARRT certification

Tools

Mammography equipment

Radiology software

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

- Benefits from Day One

- Paid Days Off from Day One

- Student Loan Repayment Program

- Career Development

- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

- Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties.
• Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.
• As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees, you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs Mammography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment in adverse situations. Obtains quality screening and diagnostic mammography studies while following MQSA and DSHS standards and guidelines. Will assume responsibility for related tasks as needed. Behavior and communication skills must always be in keeping with the organizations standards of behavior policy.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Responsible for the application of imaging guidelines and standards in accordance with current practices.
• Patient Care activities include, but not limited to:
• Follows supervisor’s direction and job assignments daily with flexibility as changes necessitate.
• Reviews Mammography orders to assess correctness of examination requested and any patient special needs or conditions.
• Ensures correct patient for each procedure using proper standards for identification.
• Communicates with all patients professionally at all times while looking for opportunities to exceed their expectations.
• Provides instructions/educates patients and/or significant others on examinations to be performed when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper working order of assigned equipment, examination rooms, and overall appearance of department and facility.
• Greets and assists patients when visiting the department and when assistance is necessary while in the hospital.
• Immediately provides supervisor with detailed information on any safety concerns for patients or staff that may impact care or overall wellbeing.
• Has knowledge of and understands current JCAHO, MQSA, and DSHS Standards for the clinical aspect of the department.
• Promotes teamwork with physicians and all health care providers.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited radiology program that meets the ARRT standards.
• Successful completion of an approved MQSA training course with certification.
• One year experience in the field of clinical radiology.
• Successful completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) boards with (M) registry while maintaining ARRT Certification and continuing education requirements.
• MRT and Mammography licensed in the State of Texas.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.